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Wendy Ferguson keeps our community connected to the many ways Illinois Extension supports resilient, healthy lives. By sharing stories of impact, learning, and local partnerships, she takes pride in linking community members with the resources and expertise Extension brings to our corner of Illinois.
Wendy has contributed to two Illinois Extension blogs—Naturalist Notebook and Naturalist News. She earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Eureka College, where she completed National Science Foundation–supported research on garlic mustard. She later earned her master’s degree in environmental studies, with a focus on writing and communication, from Green Mountain College.
Specialty blogs, podcasts:
Naturalist News Blog:
Naturalist Notebook Blog:
Good Growing Podcast:
- Episode 36: Nature Journaling with Wendy Ferguson